Deropegus is a genus of trematodes with a complex life cycle involving multiple hosts. The life cycle includes snails as the first intermediate host, fish as the second intermediate host, and birds or mammals as definitive hosts.
Distribution: Freshwater environments
Detection Methods: Microscopic examination of wet mounts
Hosts: Various freshwater fish species
Target Tissue: Various tissues depending on the species
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